BackPacker Plus

Works really doing the heavy lifting and makes my husband more mobile

It takes a long time to load and unload and the cords and seat strap get caught in the mechanism. Also it's a little noisy

mary c. from lehigh acres, fl (caregiver)

My Husband, 69 yrs old is a double amputee, I have pulmonary fibrosis and hypertension as well as RA. I can't lift and he can't help.

Ease of operation

A little rattle in back when going down the road. Probably can be stopped with better scooter tie downs.

eugene d. from eaton, oh

Walking disalility

Solid construction Adaptability to your vehicle Cost versus a customization of your vehicle Minimal loss of interior vehicle space

Instructions not clear and concise Securing strap too low for disabled users Waste of unnused parts depending on vehicle

james b. from campbellsport, wi (caregiver)

58 yr. old wife with mobility issues.

Seems well engineered, doesn't rattle as I drive which was a big concern of mine.

Tie down strap gets in the way. I mounted a magnet on the lift upright to hold the strap out of the way using the metal end of the strap. The tie down strap is fairly ineffective in holding the scooter. Need some way to keep the strap tight, like an overcenter strap buckle. Wheel stop adjustment holes in the ramp don't provide enough options. I have a tight fit and had to drill more holes between the existing holes. The controller up and down buttons are hard to keep depressed, need a different type of button.

john g. from mesa, az (caregiver)

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Spinlife's tech support is very good. Scott Duelly was outstanding in fixing all of the initial problems with the unit. If not for Scott, I would have requested my money back.

The initial unit did not work. After 2 weeks all was corrected.

howard h. from wantagh, ny

male 68 yrs., can not walk due to osteoarthritis and neuropathy.

ease of use

nothing so far

alexander s. from howell, nj

I have parkinsons disease and i do not have a great range of motion the back packer is a lifesaver as it enables me to operate the lift by my self

Quality construction, ease of use, gives user independence.

Installation instructions need tweaking-not too clear, could use a battery-condition meter, if hard-wired...needs a harness to allow wire to "travel" withour getting pinched, operating buttons are too hard to push.

garry l. from fishers, in (caregiver)

My wife suffers from neuropathy, fallen arches, and severe shoulder pain. This is the only unit she can operate.

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garry l. from fishers, in (caregiver)

My wife suffers from neuropathy, fallen arches, and severe shoulder pain. This is the only unit she can operate.

easy in and out

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joann f. from early, tx

age 75 and in a wheelchair and best money i have spent in some time much better then old lift

The lift overall is an excellent way to keep your scooter or power chair out of the weather during transport. It is easy to use by one person and allows me to go just about any where without help loading my scooter.

The installer had not previously installed this type of lift and he found difficult to install. The battery is some what difficult to access, remove and reinstall due to the angle you must remove it from the lift.

david s. from fredricksburg, va

50 year old male with difficulty walking

It doesn't run off of the car battery.

It is hard to squeeze my wheelchair into my vehicle.

teresa f. from chatom, al

I am in a wheelchair, age 52, have multiple sclerosis.

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kendall g. from jessup, md

I am very pleased with the lift I had a ramp for the side of my van but had problems with loading my power chair as the drive wheels would in the way